Aug
21
Book Review: Create Jewelry: STONES
August 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment
“Create Jewelry: Stones - Stunning Designs to make and wear” by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett
Paperback: 120 pages
Publisher: Interweave Press (September 1, 2008
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1596680687
ISBN-13: 978-1596680685
This book is the 3rd in the “Create Jewelry” series by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett. It follows “Create Jewelery: Pearls” and “Create Jewelery: Crystals”. And like its predecesors, this [...]
Aug
20
Chunky Wire Wrapped Gemstone Ring
August 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment
You be in LOVE with this super easy wire ring tutorial from Cathie & Steve on Creative Juice! Its fun, and you’ll be obssessed making tons of them for all of your friends too.
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Aug
19
Beautiful Clasps
August 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Clasps for your jewelry don’t have to be humdrum. They can be beautiful enough to be the centerpiece of a necklace or bracelet.
If you are looking for beautiful clasps, look no further than Star’s Clasps. Just look at the variety of hand crafted unique designs. You’re sure to find one or more that you’ll love in the selection of [...]
Aug
18
Cabs and Slabs
August 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Cabs and Slabs is a new site that offers one of a kind cabochons, rough gems and finished jewelry. The are really brand new and the selection is small but growing.
The cab selection isamazing and pretty diverse. There are wonderful stones that range from the gorgeous Ammolite (pictured) to an exotic Stromatolite. Please check them out, and be sure to
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Aug
17
Giant Summer Clearance Sale at Delphi Glass
August 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment
I just got a postcard for a large sale over at Delphi Glass. 90 COE textured Dichroic is 40% off, Moretti rods/104 COE are 60% off, Jewelry findings up to 50% and lots more. Go to the site to see all the bargains for yourself, and if you are glass jewelry artist-this is a great [...]
Aug
17
The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewerly Book Review
August 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewelry by Jennifer Perkins
Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: North Light Books (August 11, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1600611168
ISBN-13: 978-1600611162
I will preface this by being completely honest - its real hard to be unbiased when reviewing a book when A: the author is a friend and B: you have a [...]
Aug
16
Book Review: Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet by Mary Mary Hettmansperger
August 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Book Review: Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet: Making Designer Metal Jewelry by Mary Hettmansperger
Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: Lark Books (June 3, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1600591256
ISBN-13: 978-1600591259
Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches
Ms. Hettmansperger is an amazing art jeweler. Hettmanspergers style is organic, abstract, a bit raw and a smidge wild-this is not for everyone. Personally I love [...]
Aug
13
Bead Nerd - A bead business blog
August 13, 2008 | 1 Comment
Bead Nerd, and its all about the business of being successful in your bead business. Authored by Lori Greenburg, this site features artist interviews, sales tricks and tips, and other articles to help you grow your business. Current blogposts include this useful article : What to do in a Bad Economy. Check it out and read [...]
Aug
12
Jewelry Artist Interview - Jennifer Heynen of Jangles!
August 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Today’s Jewelry Artist interview is with ceramic bead artist Jennifer Heynen. Her business Jangles is located in Athens, GA and her colorful work appeared in many jewelry making magazines. She’s got an amazing array of ceramic products in addition to beads, pendants and charms- toggles, hooks & hoops, buttons, bead cones, and headpins. Please visit her site and her [...]
Aug
10
Wholesale only at Zarlene Imports
August 10, 2008 | 1 Comment
For over 40 yrs, Zarlene Imports have been supplying serious jewelry makers with a enormous inventory of gemstone beads, cabochons, facetted stones and findings. They offer: Orders in by 11am are shipped that day, knowledgeable customer service reps with at least 15 yrs experience/fluent in multiple languages and a 7 day return policy.
Catalogs are free, but you have [...]

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